Hvac Technician

Position Description:

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the safe and proper installation of self-contained, one-piece refrigeration units in our Refrigerated Truck Body Product. 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Matching the correct refer unit to the specified truck body
• Assuring all electrical components are correctly connected
• Assuring drains, fuel lines, fuel pump, and other optional accessories are installed correctly and connected – Other options may include USB download port, standby power receptacle
• Assuring the HVAC controller is wired and correctly connected in the cab of the chassis
• Reviewing finished product and assuring accuracy to customer work order and refer OEM installation instructions, including OEM check list and certification
• Maintaining proper internal training to perform this job at Wabash standards
• Moving chassis and body from location to location in a safe manner
• Start and run the unit to make sure the installation was done correctly
• Trouble shooting and adjusting as necessary to meet Wabash standards

 

Tools & Equipment:

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

 

• Proper PPE, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, gloves, and goggles or face shield as required
• Hand Drill
• Forklift
• Lifting device
• Hoist
• Mechanics hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, etc...)
• Drill bits
• Tape Measure
• Work Platform
• Ladder

 

 

 

Qualifications:

• Have experience with mechanics.
• Can safely lift 34 kilos (75 lbs.). 2 Person Lift Capacity
• Have a basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring.
• Have the necessary tools and equipment to complete the installation.
• Have a truck body designed and built to meet the requirements of this installation.
• Follow all safety precautions outlined in the installation manual.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Basic reading /writing/ & verbal skills

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience:

• Must be mechanically inclined. Must have basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing knowledge. Attention to detail and willingness to operate a forklift, hoist, and work on service platforms or scaffolding. Be able to work with someone or independently. Read work orders and blueprints as needed and electrical schematics. Be able to climb, bend, crawl, walk and stand, working at heights of 10 feet. Experience and education are great to come into this position with. Upon receiving an offer letter from us, you’ll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the position.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with high temperatures at times.

All employees on the producti